MEAT CAMP — Two people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries after a structure fire in Meat Camp Saturday afternoon.Â
BOONE — A new kind of trail is coming to the High Country inspired by the "Year of the Trail" campaign in North Carolina. Read moreFarmers Market announces new 'passport' for community
BOONE — Chase Brice threw one more pass on the Kidd Brewer Stadium turf with a crowd watching closely, then started a procession of congratula… Read moreWith 27 NFL teams in Boone, Mountaineers show out on Pro Day
DEEP GAP — The Blue Ridge Piedmont Chapter of the American Red Cross is bringing back free community preparedness classes to Avery, Watauga an… Read moreRed Cross hosting first disaster preparedness class since pandemic
BOONE — After building their business in the Belmont area, Kellie Lewis and Jimmy Smith of Carolina Food Monger moved to Boone in hopes of con… Read moreFarm-to-truck: Carolina Food Monger opens in Boone
BOONE — Watauga Medical Center has officially started seeing patients at the new Schaefer Family Patient Care Tower. Read moreNew wing at WMC opens, begins new era at hospital
BOONE — The North Carolina Supreme Court denied Boone’s request to review the Appellate Court’s ruling regarding Watauga County’s selection of… Read moreState Supreme Court denies Boone's request to hear sales tax dispute appeal
BOONE — For the first time since 2019, Boone United Methodist Church will host the enactment of a popular community dramatization of “The Last… Read more'The Last Supper' dramatization returns to Boone Methodist for first time since 2019
WATAUGA — The first phase of the Howard Knob Park renovations has received a $350,000 grant from the Parks and Recreation Authority. Read moreWatauga County awarded 350K grant for Howard Knob Park renovations
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BOONE — A man from Elk Park is facing multiple charges after fleeing a Boone Police Department traffic stop Thursday afternoon. Read moreMan arrested, charged after fleeing traffic stop Thursday
HIGH COUNTRY — A high wind warning will go into effect Saturday morning for Watauga and Ashe counties, according to the National Weather Service. Read moreGusts up to 65 mph possible as high wind warning issued for High Country starting Saturday morning
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The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects a… Read moreSheriff's reports
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN – Two recent vehicle purchases at Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-pro… Read moreNew ADA-compliant vehicles further Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s mission to make nature accessible for all
BOONE — Boone Drug at Deerfield, located at 345 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC, is now listed with … Read moreYellow fever vaccine now available at Boone Drug
BOONE — Matt Scott, an expert in digital storytelling and climate solutions communications, … Read moreApp State’s University Forum Series presents climate solutions storyteller Matt Scott April 4
BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Education will meet on April 13 in a special meeting to … Read moreBOE to interview superintendent semi-finalists in closed session during special called meeting
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BOONE — The Watauga Pioneers baseball team run-ruled the Hibriten Panthers in five innings, 10-0, at home on Tuesday, March 28. Read morePioneers run-rule Panthers, 10-0
The following are highlights from teams across Watauga County for the week of March 21 to March 27 Read moreSports In Brief: March 29
DURHAM, N.C. — The Watauga Pioneer boys’ lacrosse team played three games in three days from March 23-25, going 2-1 and landing in third place… Read moreWatauga boys' lacrosse grabs two more wins, place third at Kirkley Cup
BOONE — The Watauga Pioneers girls’ lacrosse team defeated the Patton Panthers by a scoreline of 7-1 on Thursday, March 23. Read moreWatauga girls' lacrosse secure 3rd win of season, take down Patton 7-1
BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is featuring a Fantasy Favorites Film Series throughout April. Read moreFantasy movie series at App Theatre encourages fans to cosplay
BOONE — On Friday, March 17, ECRS held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new deployment center at 474 Industrial Park Drive. Read moreECRS expands operations with new deployment center
BOONE — After building their business in the Belmont area, Kellie Lewis and Jimmy Smith of Carolina Food Monger moved to Boone in hopes of con… Read moreFarm-to-truck: Carolina Food Monger opens in Boone
BANNER ELK — Members of both the Avery County Chamber of Commerce and the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon cutting on Mond… Read moreWomen's Health of the High Country opens in Banner Elk
WATAUGA — The Immigrant Connection of the High Country has opened in Boone to offer legal services and education on the immigration process, w… Read moreImmigrant Connection of the High Country opens in Boone
